So here we are again with the release of a new feature episode of Edict Zero – FIS, EP204 – “Red Lines”. At this point in developing the show, I think we have long passed the point where calling the episodes “features” is pretentious language, given their length and just how much goes into each one. At times, I question myself when I consider all the endless hours that go into it. Producing this show is fun, make no mistake, but the work involved is mind-boggling even to me and not without its stresses. The end results make it all worth the time investment.
Once again, the cast did a fabulous job and the show wouldn’t be what it is without their talents and the experienced craft they bring to their characters. I realize I am also among the cast, but when I refer to “the cast” I’m referring to the cast without yours truly. I don’t know that I can be entirely objective about my own performances and thus I’ll refrain from commentary on it. Nonetheless, when I write entries here, I’m talking chiefly as the show’s producer. The hats of producer and director still feel a trifle ill-fitting to me, but it’s all a learning experience. I’m getting the hang of it.
As for future episodes of the show, I expect EP205 to fall in March. Once again, out of prudence, I’m going to set the release date as the 15th. This time, for EP204, I was able to release on the 1rst, rather than the 15th. That’s the desired schedule. However, February is a shorter month and EP205 looks to be an especially demanding production endeavor, calling for additional sound design and musical work. I was also just hammered with the cold from hell (fortunately, after EP204 was finished). All things considered, the release may be a lot closer to the projected 15th of March. I guess we’ll see.
A few answers to commonly asked questions.
Do I hold auditions? No. I don’t have the time to be a casting agency and wouldn’t be comfortable as a judge of talent in such a process. More precisely, I wouldn’t be comfortable as one who has to reject talent. I know how that feels too well. I don’t want to be the cause of that feeling. I may not be able to avoid that forever, but for now, I can avoid it and do.
I will give this tip on voice work: I gravitate to working with people whose abilities are already well demonstrated, as they have been involved in other things. In other words, I already know what they can do going in.
Am I going to write any more novels? No plans for that. No point. The dynamic of what I’m doing now is more fulfilling to me. Is it *possible*? Anything’s possible. But is it probable? I would wager against it given the present environment in publishing. I also don’t play lotteries or rigged games. Most don’t have the luxury of another option. I’m grateful to be in a position where I do. It’s extremely liberating.
I believe in talent and ability.
Here I can employ it, sans bullshit.
Hope you enjoy “Red Lines”!
You can jump to the website here .
It’s back to work for me.
Cheers, everyone.
